Discussion · Oral Questions
Christine Normandin Bloc Québécois
“Businesses are at risk of closing. They need cash right now to pay their daily bills and help with wages so they do not lay off workers. When will the government help them?”
“Mr. Speaker, we will work together on the first step. However, to quote the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec, “For businesses whose survival is currently in jeopardy, this is not enough. They need to have the cash flow necessary to maintain their day-to-day operations, not take on more debt or make investments that will only benefit them in the medium to long term.” We repeat: Immediate assistance and a wage subsidy are needed to prevent layoffs. When will the government finally do something?”
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Mr. Speaker, we will work together on the first step. However, to quote the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec, “For businesses whose survival is currently in jeopardy, this is not enough. They need to have the cash flow necessary to maintain their day-to-day operations, not take on more debt or make investments that will only benefit them in the medium to long term.” We repeat: Immediate assistance and a wage subsidy are needed to prevent layoffs. When will the government finally do something?